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Candida Soto Saenz, 76, spread her wings
and went to be with our Father in Heaven on Monday, July 2, 2001.
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Funeral services for Beatrice Juanita Sanchez, 57 of Palacios were held Saturday, Oct. 4 at the First Baptist Church of Palacios. She was born on September 6, 1957 in Galveston, Texas to Enrique Lopez Perez of Palacios, and to the late Trinidad IIanes Perez and passed away on September 30, 2014. She was married 34 years to the late Mario Sanchez Sr. She is survived by her daughters: Naomi (Mathew Ortiz Sr.) Sanchez, Trina (Joe Rodriguez Jr.) Sanchez, and Beatrice (Gabriel) Zarate all of Palacios; sons: Mario Sanchez of Palacios, and David (Rebecca) Sanchez of Bay City; sisters; Mona (Jose) Ortiz, Margaret Zavala, Virginia Garcia and Janie (Raymond) Samora all of Palacios and Penny McKlusky of New Caney; brother; Henry (Ruth) Perez of Houston; and 14 Grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her mother, husband, daughter; Francis Sanchez, sisters; Sandy Perez and Mary Pena and brother; Samuel Gonzalez. Pallbearers were Adam Aucion, Terrence Giles, Mathew Ortiz Jr., Gabriel Ortiz, Sherwin Ceasar Jr., and Amos Haynes Jr. Honorary Pallbearers were Xzavier Haynes and Mario Sanchez III. Services were under the directions of Artero Memorial Chapels in Port Lavaca.
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Catarina "Katie" Cadenas Sanchez, 52, of
Bay City, died May 2, 2004 at Matagorda Nursing and Rehabilitation
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Salvador “Sal” Sanchez, 65, of Markham went to be with his Lord on Sunday March 22, 2015. He was born on September 15, 1949 in Falfuria, Texas to Domingo and Ramona Rodriguez Sanchez, Sr. Sal was a retired truck driver and loved his 1970 Plymouth Roadrunner and boxing. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. Sal was preceded in death by his parents; sister Mary and brother Domingo, Jr. He is survived by his loving wife Adelfa; children Marina Sanchez, Annette Sanchez, Rocky Sanchez (Samantha); grandchildren Victoria Vargas, Aaron, R.J., Jaxsen and Jayden Sanchez; brothers Alfred Sanchez and wife Linda, Freddy Sanchez and wife Mirna; sisters Angelica Sanchez Hernandez, Edna Delgado and husband John, and Diana Sanchez and husband Paco. The family will receive visitors from 1:00-8:00pm on Thursday March 26, 2015 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home in Bay City, Texas. A Rosary will be held at 6:00pm that same evening.
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Juanita R. “Janie” Sardelich, 80, of Bay City passed away October 31, 2014. She was born March 8, 1934 in Inez, Texas to the late Benito Muniz and Gregoria Rodriguez Muniz. She worked as secretary for the Bay City ISD for many years. She was preceded in death by a sister Cristina Garcia and a brother Baulio Muniz. Survivors include her husband Pete Sardelich; sons Michael Sardelich of Angleton, Pete Sardelich, Jr. & wife Belinda of Alvin, Mark Sardelich, Sr. of El Campo, Philip Sardelich & wife Debbie of Sugar Land and Lance Sardelich & wife Veronica of San Antonio; sisters Felicita Moreno of Huntsville and Dolores Lopez of Cleveland, TX; brothers Robert Muniz of Houston and Benito Muniz of Weslaco, TX; grandchildren Jennifer Palacios, Mark Sardelich, Jr., Pete Sardelich III, Nicole Sardelich, Krissy Sardelich, Zack Sardelich, Anissa Sardelich, Steven Sardelich, Christian Sardelich and Gabriella Sardelich and great grandchildren Kaylee Sardelich, Ylanna Sardelich and Kyah Sardelich. The family will receive friends and relatives from 4:00 PM until 6:00 PM Monday at the funeral home. A rosary will be recited at 9:30 AM Tuesday, November 4, 2014 with Mass following at 10:00 AM at Our Lady of Guadlaupe Catholic Church with Msgr. Gerry Cernoch officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Michael Sardelich, Pete Sardelich, Jr., Mark Sardelich, Sr., Philip Sardelich, Lance Sardelich and Mark Sardelich, Jr. Honorary pallbearers will be Pete Sardelich III, Zack Sardelich and Steven Sardelich. The family would like to express their heartfelt thanks to the Nurses and Staff at Matagorda Regional Medical Center, Dr. Lewis and the staff at Angels Health Care for their loving care and support. Online condolences may be shared with the Taylor Bros. Funeral Home Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham
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BAY CITY -- Henry Silvas, 71, of Bay
City, died Friday, May 25, 2001.
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Bernice Oralee Watkins Slaughter, 83,
was born July 31, 1919, the daughter of Willie Mae and Barry Ross
Watkins of Bay City, TX, left this world July 16, 2003 to spend
eternity with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Rubin Floyd Slaughter Funeral services for Rubin Floyd Slaughter, 77, of Wadsworth will be held 10:30 a. m. Tuesday at the Taylor Brothers Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. W. D. Baker officiating. Burial will follow at Cedarvale Cemetery. Mr. Slaughter was born Jan. 12, 1913, to Rubin Edward and Lizzie Frances Tyler Slaughter in Rockdale and died Feb. 16, 1991, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Houston. A resident of Wadsworth for 18 years, he was a retired paleontologist with Amoco Production Corp. and a member of the First Baptist Church of Bay City. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Bernice Watkins Slaughter of Wadsworth; a daughter and son-in-law, Karen and Jack Boepple of Richmond; a sister, Clara Jenkins of El Campo; two grandchildren, Floyd and Henry Ferguson of Richmond; three step-grandchildren and two step-great-grandchildren. Pallbearers are George Bunk, Charles Miller, Dale Robinson, Quinton Watkins, Mouhad Mamoun and Darwin Ryman. Arrangements are with Taylor Brothers Funeral Home.
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Shirley Dacke Smith, 49, of Houston died
Friday, March 30, 2001 in Houston. She was born in Troupe, Texas to
Clyde B. and Lorene Pearl Allman Dacke.
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Socorro Solis, 80, of Pecos, TX, passed away on January 23, 2015. Visitation was held from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m., Sunday, January 25, 2015, Pecos, TX. Rosary was held at 7 p.m., Monday January 26, 2015, at Pecos Funeral Home, 607 W. 3rd, Pecos, TX. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, January 27, 2015, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church, 620 E. 4th Street, Pecos, TX, with Father Pete Chaves officiating. Burial followed at Greenwood Cemetery. Socorro was born in Torreon Coahuila, Mexico, to Antonio Valles and Celia Chaves Valles, on January 11, 1935. She met and married Gilberto Solis on March 19, 1955, in Yermo Durango, Mexico. They would have celebrated their 60th anniversary this year. Socorro is preceded in death by a daughter, Maria Del Rosario Solis; parents, Antonio Valles and Celia Chaves Valles; sister, Juanita Valles; brothers, Aurelio Valles, Enrique Valles and Jose Valles; and great-grandchildren, Daniela, Gabriela, and Julian Solis-Cabral. Socorro is survived by her loving husband, Gilberto Solis; daughters, Maria-Bobby Rayos and Josie-Bobby Valles; sons, Tony-Veronica, Mario-Alicia, Gilbert-Alicia, Rosario-Connie, Javier-Veronica, Oscar-Anna, Daniel-Lisa, Jesse, and Isaac Solis; 26 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; brothers, Luis-Hilda Valles and Jesus-Mari Valles; beloved niece, Julia-Ruben Cazares; and numerous other nieces, nephews, and cousins. Pallbearers were her sons, Tony, Mario, Gilbert, Rosario, Javier, Oscar, Danny, Jesse, and Isaac Solis. Memorials may be given to the Leukemia Lymphoma Society, Patient Access Network Foundation, and Cancer Society. The family of Socorro wishes to extend our sincere thanks to Dr. Perkins, Dr. Kelsall, Dr. Thudi, Dr. Chemmalakuzhy, Leukemia Lymphoma Society, Patient Access Network Foundation, all the nurses at Baylor Medical Center, Fr. Eduardo from St. Luke’s Catholic Church in Irving, Texas. Chaplain Rene at Baylor Medical Center, Texas Oncology in Irving Texas, Baylor Cancer Center in Irving, Texas.
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Robert Gene Solomon, 66, went to meet his Savior on November 19, 2014. He was a U.S. Navy Vietnam Veteran, who proudly served his country and his family. He is survived by his wife, Shirley Solomon of 13 years; seven step-children, Nate, Laura, Cynthia, Alice, Kay, Janet and Earl; and 11 grandchildren. He was a member of the Matagorda County Cavalry. He loved to ride his bike with the 4C, The Complainer (Earl), The Consumer (Beau), The Coordinator (Dennis) and the Cautious (Robert). Throughout Robert’s life, he was a loving, caring man, who treated everyone as his best friend. The funeral service will be held at 3 p.m., November 29, 2014, at Green’s Mortuary, 2702 Avenue C, Bay City, Texas.
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Beulah Mae Sparks, 92, of Palacios passed away September 30, 2014. She was born June 27, 1922 in Midfield, TX to the late W. T. Gunter, Sr. and Minnie Spencer Gunter. She taught English at Tidehaven ISD for over 40 years. Her husband George Howard Sparks preceded her in death and her brother W. T. “Buster” Gunter, Jr. Survivors include nieces Shirley Gunter Kelly and Joyce Gunter Bannerot & husband Jim; sister-in-law Willie Mae Gunter Simpson; great-nephews and caregivers Travis Rodgers and Gunter Kelly; long-term care-person Irene Garcia; nephew by marriage Jack Hickman and sister-in-law by marriage Mary Maude Hickman. The family will receive friends and relatives from 6pm until 8pm Thursday at Palacios Funeral Home. Funeral service will be 10:00 AM Friday, October 3, 2014 at the First United Methodist Church in Palacios with Rev. David King officiating. Interment will follow at Hawley Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Dean Kubecka, Ryan Kubecka, Dane Kubecka, Ronnie Kubecka, Erwin Jansen and Vic Kahlick. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in her name to any local food bank.
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Clara Fay Nunley Spaugh, died Easter Sunday, April 5, 2015, at the age of 70. Mrs. Spaugh is preceded in death by her husband, Jerry William (JW) Spaugh. She is survived by her two daughters, Pamela Spaugh Mercer and her husband Gary Mercer, and Candace Spaugh Hamberg and her husband William Hamberg. She is also survived by five grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren, Taryn Mercer Wollam and her husband Jeremy Wollam, and their sons Lincoln Wollam and Lane Wollam; Krystal Mercer McLellan and her husband Anson McLelllan; Hannah Mercer; Alexis Hamberg; and Nathan Hamberg. From a young age, Mrs. Spaugh was always a high-energy person, who loved being with family. She found her soul mate and partner for life at the age of 16, when she married JW Spaugh of Denison, Texas. Together, they moved to South Texas in 1965, to pursue a career running Gulf Coast Dairy Queen. For the next 50 years, the business thrived. Since her husband’s death 20 years ago, Mrs. Spaugh has been active in keeping Gulf Coast Dairy Queen a success. In later years she became an avid traveler and very much enjoyed being a tourist of the world. Mrs. Spaugh will be remembered as a strong family matriarch, who took great pride in the business that she and her husband established, nearly half a century ago. She loved her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, and enjoyed hosting holiday gatherings at her home, and being present at all of their important life events. The family received visitors from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Tuesday, April 7, 2015, at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home in Bay City. Services will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, April 8, 2015, at First United Methodist Church in Bay City. She will be buried along side her husband, in Sweeny, Texas, at 3 p.m., that afternoon. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the C.O.P.D. Foundation, 3300 Ponce de Leon Blvd., Miami, FL 33134 or the charity of your choice. Online condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.taylorbros.net. Arrangements with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home, Bay City, Texas, 979-245-4613.
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Born in Bay City, Texas, on October 25, 1925, Bernadette loved to travel, and although she hadn’t been able to in years, she made it to the Promised Land, March 13, 2015. Her grandparents, Elmer Ellsworth Fry and Minnie Katherine Fry, moved to Bay City from Westover, Pennsylvania, in 1901, and farmed the land that is now between Sycamore and Nichols streets, where Bernadette and her mother, Shirley Fry Haines, later lived. Bernadette earned her RN at the Lilly Jollie School of Nursing in Houston, in 1946, coming back to Bay City to work, first at the Matagorda County Hospital as an ER nurse, and then for the Bay City Independent School District, as a School Nurse from 1958-1974, caring for most of Bay City’s children at that time. She met her husband, Joyce (Speck) in 1947, when he came to Bay City after the War, seeking employment, and a place to live. Bernadette thought he was the most handsome guy she had ever met and told him that her mother would rent him a room at their house (even though her Mom had said she didn’t want to rent the room out anymore)! They married in 1948, and built a house next door on 8th Street. They both took early retirement in 1974, and moved to Chriesman, Texas, where Joyce was born and raised and was eager to get back to the farm life that he loved. Bernadette became the Postmistress of the old Chriesman Post Office, that had a wood stove, a naked light-bulb, and an outhouse. Things never changed much in Chriesman. She also worked for the Census Bureau during the 1980 and 1990 censuses, thereby meeting most everyone there. She and Joyce were instrumental in forming the Chriesman Improvement League, to revitalize their little community, and she was President of the Chriesman Cemetery Association, and was an elder in the Presbyterian Church. Bernadette was a member of two Quilting Guilds, and created many heirlooms with tiny, invisible, perfect stitches. Bernadette was the consummate nurse in all areas of her life, always putting the needs of other people before her own. She never complained and had few desires for material things, and often said “If I don’t have it, I don’t need it”. Her favorite book in the Bible was Romans. She was predeceased by her husband, Joyce, who died in 2007. She is survived by her children, Caressa Inman and beloved son-in-law Jim; Luke Palmer Speckman and daughter-in-law Lee Ellen; grandchildren, Caressa Inman Vajdos and husband Brian and their children, Caressa Ella and Sadie; Jessica Inman Martin and husband Matthew and their children, Cooper and Annie; Burton Palmer Speckman and wife Kimberly and their children, Charlie and Beau; Katie Speckman Cobbs and husband Bruce and their children, Hallie and Mason; and Benjamin Merritt Speckman. In keeping with her wishes and her philosophy of helping others at all times, even in death, her body was donated to the Texas A&M University Health Science Center for Neuroscience and Experimental Therapeutics, so future nurses and doctors can learn and advance their medical knowledge and research. A memorial service will be held at First Presbyterian Church in Caldwell, Texas, on Monday, March 16, 2015, at 11 a.m. Memorials may be made to Presbyterian Children’s Home, 4407 Bee Cave Rd, Suite 520, Austin, Texas 78746.
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Georgiann Nance Spoonemore, 72, passed
away Friday, January 20, 2006, at her residence in Canyon Lake,
Texas, following a long illness.
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Mary Stansell, 85, of Van Vleck died
Saturday, Feb. 26, 2000 in Bay City. She was born Dec. 27, 1914 in
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Milton Daniel Steffek, 83, passed away December 25, 2014. Milton was born in Wharton, Texas, on July 8, 1931, to the late Edwin Steffek and Victoria Steffek. He was stationed in Germany during the Korean War as a tanker driver. After the war, he returned home, where he worked as a carpenter, and then later found his passion in farming. He ran a successful farming/agricultural business for the past 40 years. He is preceded in death by his parents; and his wife, Olga Steffek. Survivors include children, Sharon Barker, Mark Steffek, Pam Mata and husband Adam, Michael Steffek and wife Bethany, and Denise Rodriguez and husband Brian; 23 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Services will be Saturday, January 3, 2015, at 10 a.m., at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Blessing. Burial will follow immediately, at the Catholic Cemetery in Blessing. In lieu of flowers, please make a memorial contribution to the charity of your choice.
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Charles DeWayne “Chuck” Steinberg, 47, of New Market, passed away Saturday, January 17, 2015 at Frederick Memorial Hospital following a battle with pancreatic cancer. Born June 6, 1967 in Texarkana, Arkansas, he was the son of the late Booter and Janice Pulce. Chuck was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was a Logistics Management Specialist with the Department of Defense at Walter Reed Hospital until his health issues prevented him from working. He was a member of the American Legion Post #60 in Laurel; an avid Dallas Cowboys fan; and he enjoyed riding his motorcycle. He is survived by three children, Charles “Chuckie” Steinberg, Jr., Nick Steinberg, and Dylan Steinberg; two grandchildren, Mileigh and Charleigh; his brother, Brad Steinberg and wife, Linnie, of Arkansas; his significant other, Dana Mindte of New Market; five aunts and uncles, Bonnie Mooneyham, James Garner, Bill Garner, Jerry Garner and Joyce Nottingham; his in-laws, MaryAnn and Nick Flores; his good friends, John Athey, Danny McMurdo and Scott Glover; and many nieces and nephews. He will be remembered by the mother of his three sons, Ann M. Steinberg. Interment will be at a later date at Rocky Gap Veterans Cemetery. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to National Pancreatic Cancer Foundation, P.O. Box 1848, Longmont, CO 80502; or to Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675.
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Marshall Aubrey Stephens, of Many, LA, went to be with the Lord, October 17, 2014, at the age of 74. Mr. Stephens was born September 27, 1940, to Carl D. and Waldine White Stephens, in Bay City, TX, and passed away from complications following heart by-pass surgery, in Alexandria, LA. Aubrey grew up in Bay City, attending public schools there, and also, attending Wharton Jr. College and University of Corpus Christi. He was licensed as commercial pilot, and as a young man, was a commercial crop duster pilot. He worked in the Petro Chemical Industry for over 45 years in the Bay City and Houston areas, as well as around the world in Operations. He was well known for his managerial, technical and training skills and abilities in this industry. Aubrey was preceded in death by his parents; and brothers, Billy, James and Wayne Stephens. He is survived by his loving wife of 26 years, Sue Stephens of Many, LA; son, Marshall K. Stephens (Cheryl) of Santa Fe, TX; daughter, Patricia Stephens of League City, TX; step-daughters, Belinda Millard (Don) of Houston, Tammy Grohman (Lonnie) of Pearland, TX, and Dana Kettler (Ricky) of Manville, TX; step-son, Michel Morrison of Anacoco, LA; thirteen grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother, Lester D. Stephens (Marie) of Athens, GA; and sisters, Leeta S. Arbuckle of Bay City, TX and JoAnn S. Fry (Norman) of Temple, TX; and many nieces and nephews.
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Mary Helen Stepp passed from this life in Bay City, TX February 4, 2015. She was born June 11, 1931 in Eldorado, Oklahoma. She lived in Quanah, TX until 1969 when she moved to Matagorda, TX. Her family will cherish her memory as a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Her friends will remember a happy, generous, kind person with a sweet smile and laugh. She was a lifelong church member and worker and loved the Lord. She enjoyed painting, traveling and spending time with family and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alvie H. Stepp, twin sister Marie Ellison, older sister Betty Rowland and parents Edna and Herbert Huffhines. She is survived by her children, Mattie M. Watkins (Gayle) of Bay City, TX and Malcom W. Stepp (Anita) of Conroe, TX, brother Tommy Huffhines of Quanah, TX, 5 grandchildren, Mark and Robert Lister, Virginia Campisi, Wade Stepp and Julie Stepp and 14 great grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews and a dear friend Clyde Hauff. The family will receive friends and relatives at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home in Bay City, TX from 2pm until 4pm Saturday, February 7, 2014. Graveside service will be 3:00 PM Monday, February 9, 2014 at Quanah Memorial Park in Quanah, TX. In lieu of flowers, please send memorials to Hospice Support Services, 1102 N. Mechanic, El Campo, TX 77437 or the Church of your choice.
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Marylou Strawbridge (nee Heckner), 87, of Van Vleck, TX, passed away February 23, 2015, in Bay City, TX. She was born on March 21, 1927, in Baltimore, Maryland, to Louis George and Mary Meyers Heckner. Marylou was an active member of Holy Cross Catholic Church, Catholic Daughters, Altar Society, St. Vincent de Paul Society. She volunteered as a Pink Lady at the hospital, along with the American Red Cross, and Hospice. She enjoyed playing tennis and being a Red Hat member. Marylou is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Melvin Ronald Strawbridge; and great-granddaughter, Kyndall Pickard. She is survived by son, Paul Francis Strawbridge of Pelham, NH; daughter, Janet Strawbridge Pickard of Van Vleck, TX; grandchildren, Catherine Strawbridge Burns of Pelham, NH, Paul Joseph Strawbridge of Amherst, NH and Timothy Lee Pickard of Fulshear, TX; great-grandchildren, Payton Pickard of Fulshear, TX, Nicholas and Joseph Burns of Pelham, NH; brothers, L. George Heckner of Delafield, WI and Gordon Heckner of Houston, TX. Memorial Service to be announced. Taylor Bros. Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.taylorbros.net
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PORT LAVACA - Wilma Anne Sullivan, 79 of Port Lavaca passed away
July 17, 2014. She was born May 5, 1935 in Matagorda County, TX to
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Ruby “Judy” Merle Sutton, 90, of Palacios was called home and peacefully left us on February 21, 2015. She was born October 22, 1924 in Kemper County, Mississippi to the late Moses DeWitt Jones and Mary Victoria Ham Jones. She has been a resident of Wharton and Matagorda County since the 1930’s living in El Campo, Old Gulf, Cedar Lane, Blessing and Palacios. Judy graduated from Blessing High School and attended Beauty School in San Antonio. She married the love of her life Lex Anderson Sutton on July 3, 1952 in Collegeport, Texas. She is Baptist by faith. Judy loved spending time with her girls (daughter and two granddaughters) and friends as they were the most important parts of her life. She understood the true beauty of the simple things in life and working in the yard, along with her passion of oil paintings, arts and crafts. In her younger days she enjoyed hunting and fishing. She is preceded in death by her husband, Lex Anderson Sutton. Sisters Mrytle Coward, Eva Pullin and brothers James Jones, Jesse Jones and Charles Jones. Survivors include her daughter Sandra Sutton Brisco and husband Harry of Kenney, Texas; granddaughters Melissa Honc Hooker and husband Hank of New Braunfels, Texas and Rebecca Honc West and husband Shain of Hungerford, Texas and great grandson Slate Anderson West. Visitation will be 10:00 AM until 12:00 noon on Friday, February 27, 2015 at Palacios Funeral Home in Palacios, Texas. Funeral Service will follow at 2:00 pm with Pastor Harry Briscoe officiating. Judy’s final resting place will be at the Palacios Cemetery. Pallbearers are Melissa Hooker, Rebecca West, Hank Hooker, Shain West, Sam Cross, and David Reznicek. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Judy Sutton Memorial c/o Sandra Brisco PO Box 113 Kenney, Texas 77452.
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Milton Florine Svetlik, born April 18, 1920 in Houston, died December 18, 2014, in San Antonio. Predeceased by her parents, Harvey Zephaniah Woodall and Willie Lou (Hipp) Woodall, and by her husband Joseph Frank Svetlik, she was an intelligent, spirited, talented, determined woman and a devout Catholic, who will be dearly missed. In 1942 Milton became the first woman to graduate in chemical engineering from Texas Tech University. Shortly thereafter, she married Frank, a graduate of Bay City High School and a Texas Tech classmate. She spent a lifelong career with the Phillips 66 Chemical Company as a chemical engineer, working in carbon black research (for tires), retiring in 1980 from its Stow, OH office. They then lived in Richardson, TX where Milton resided until 2010, when her daughters moved her to an assisted living facility in San Antonio, TX. Milton is survived by her 5 children, retired US Army Colonel Mary Anne Svetlik, PhD, San Antonio; J. Frank Svetlik, Jr. Esq., Houston; Harvey E. Svetlik, Grand Prairie; George R. Svetlik, Akron, OH; and Margaret R. (Svetlik) Abbott of Carmel, IN. She is also survived by 9 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews in the Bay City and Missouri City area, and in Mississippi. She will be buried next to her husband in Princeton Texas.
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Rita L. Swaney-McKlveen was born in Fairchance, PA, on January 19, 1941, to Mildred and Gerald Swaney; and died at age 73, on July 13, 2014. Beloved wife and mother passed on to be one of God’s Angels. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Charles; daughter, Stephanie (McKlveen) Merritt and husband Larry and granddaughter, Adrienne and her son Gerald McKlveen and wife Yvonne; daughter, Angie and son-in-law, Chris; sister, Ann and husband Troy Tolor; brother, Arthur and wife Jean Swaney; and brother, Ronald and wife Patty Swaney. She was preceded in death by her son, William Joseph, in 1960; and both her father and mother, Gerald Edward and Mildred Swaney. Our mom valiantly fought Pneumonia for over five weeks, until she passed, at Kindred Hospital in Sugar Land. She was dearly loved by all that knew her, especially her family at home and her Walmart workers, friends and customers alike. She leaves a void in all our lives. She will be sorely missed by all. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., July 27, 2014, at the First Baptist Church, in the Pearl Morton Hall, 2321 Avenue F, Bay City, Texas.
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